A detour is not a wrong turn.

When something turns out differently than you expected, that is information — the most useful kind. Write it down here, just for you.

Add a detour

What surprised you?

What might you try next?

Nothing here yet. That's fine — detours turn up on their own. Come back after you make something that doesn't go to plan.

These are made-up examples written by us, to show the shape of it. No real children's work is ever published here.

My bridge out of straws bent instead of snapping.
Next: Try triangles next time — bending might be useful.
Ari, 9 (example)
The silliest idea on my list was the one my friends kept talking about.
Next: Write ten silly ideas before any sensible ones.
Nour, 13 (example)
My paint mixed into a colour I have never seen.
Next: Keep a page just for accidental colours.
Sam, 7 (example)